This 2-hour walking tour of London pubs promises Drama, intrigue, and a fair amountof local history. Meet your guide near theChancery Lane Underground Station and discover theoldest drinking establishments as you explore the winding streets and back alleys of the historic city center.
Visit where Dylan Thomas drunkenly misplaced his manuscripts, learn how Victorians fed their gin cravings, and stand in secret alleyways where one of Englands most notorious poets faced a duel. Learn about Londons seedy drink-obsessed past while taking in the splendor of modern-day London and sensing the ghosts of yesteryear at some of the citys top landmarks.
Finish up at a watering hole regularly frequented by Charles Dickens,where you're served afavorite drink (half-pint of beer included).
Historic London Pub Tour
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Duration: 2 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
01:00 PM
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Departure Details :
Chancery Lane Station, London, UK
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Return Details :
The Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden, 33 Rose St, London WC2E 9EB, UK
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Follow in the footsteps of famous writers who frequented London pubs of the past. During this 2-hour historical walking tour, you'll discover fascinating tales while savoringLondon's favorite drink. Visit some of London's oldest watering holesand pass by the city'srenowned sites along the way.Top it off with an includedhalf-pint of beer as you rub elbowswith the locals.
Highlights
- Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
- Pickup from a centrally located meeting point
- Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour
- Led by a local guide
Know More about this tour
Inclusions
Local guide
Half-pint of beer
Entry/Admission - The Cross Keys
Entry/Admission - The Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden
Exclusions
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
We will try to follow government regulations at all times to ensure your saftey during this difficult period.
Traveler Reviews
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An absolutely brilliant tour. Our tour guide George could not have been better. He was knowledgable, interesting, informative and friendly. The pubs we visited were literally hundreds of years old. George told us all the background to the pubs and their respective histories which was fascinating. To sit inside them and hear all about the history of each pub was amazing. We also had a sample of the beer - delicious. George also told us much about the history of the surrounding areas that we walked around. If you had a more general question about the history of London, George was only too happy to answer and he was so knowledgeable. What really came over to me was his enthusiasm and passion for the history of the city of London. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is at all interested in the history of our oldest drinking establishments. Thank you George - the tour made our day.
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Excellent tour - lots of history and good ale - thanks to Chris. Added real colour to the culture behind modern London
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Me and my partner Tim had a great tour with George who was a really good historian. It felt like we got so much more than just walking and stopping in certain places since he knew so much about little details all around, throughout the entire walk. Really, really good! We also got lots of other tips for places to go and explore and a new favourite pub for good food.
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Had a fun afternoon, walking round London picking up facts and drinking in quirky, old pubs! Planning on the ghost tour next. Thanks George! 🙂
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We spent a wonderful couple of hours with George, our guide. But George is much more than a guide. We’re traveling with our 19 yr old grandson and we’re looking for a fun and informative tour. George was full of information, history, interesting facts, and all the things that make a good guide special. I have been with many many guides in several countries and George is exactly the kind that you want at every stop. As in all history classes (and London is an open history class) it can either be the most interesting are the most boring class. George made it the most fun the most interesting and the most memorable. Thank you George!
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The Historic Pub tour was great. Our guide George was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. He told great stories while we sipped 4 different kinds of local beer at 4 historic pubs. I highly recommend the tour.
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We was so lucky that it was just My husband and me on the tour with George. He was energic, funny and knew a lot of stories. We had a fantastic 2 hours walk in London and we enjoyed every minute of it. We went inside 2 pubs and got served beer of course. A big thankyou to George who answered all our questions. We will recommend this tour if you want to do something a little outside the mainstream.
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I've been on a fair share of pub tours and pub crawls, and this was not what I expected. This was a historic walking tour of the city of London that stopped at a couple pubs. It was super casual with minimal structure. I don't think our tickets were checked.The tour met an Underground stop, walked to a pub for a half-pint, then walked around for a mile or so stopping to look at pubs, then eventually ended up an another pub about 90 minutes after the first. Our guide was really nice and had some fun stories to share, but it was definitely more of a historic walking tour than a pub tour.
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I've been on a fair share of pub tours and pub crawls, and this was not what I expected. This was a historic walking tour of the city of London that stopped at a couple pubs. It was super casual with minimal structure. I don't think our tickets were checked.The tour met an Underground stop, walked to a pub for a half-pint, then walked around for a mile or so stopping to look at pubs, then eventually ended up an another pub about 90 minutes after the first. Our guide was really nice and had some fun stories to share, but it was definitely more of a historic walking tour than a pub tour.
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George was very knowledgeable and a fun guide. Enjoyed a couple tasty beers in a couple historic pubs. Learned a lot of history along the way.
